Howletts Wild Animal Park, Canterbury

Experience the wild world of animals on over 36 hectares (90 acres) of Kent countryside at Howletts Wild Animal Park. Known for its commitment to the conservation of endangered species, the zoo houses some of the largest breeding groups of African elephants and West Lowland gorillas in the world. Participate as a keeper for a day to learn about the feeding and care of your favorite animals, or walk alongside dozens of free-roaming lemurs. Book online to receive a discount on entrance tickets. Plan your Howletts Wild Animal Park visit and explore what else you can see and do in Canterbury using our Canterbury tour itinerary app .

Take the family.Enjoy the whole day in the wonderful park.My family have been many times and it’s great to see these lovely animals and how well they are looked after
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By Gabriela M

Lovely staff, good food, great collection of animals, very well maintained and clean animals look happy. Free parking on site. THE BEST PART was the treetop challenge. Me and my partner arrived quite ...
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Went on a damp Sunday and some animals not out. Found coffee cafe prices on high side. At around £22 each entry steep. Venue does important work and suppose this and cost of running means entry costs have to be at this level. Will return when warmer weather arrives.

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By Holly Whitmore

One of my absolute favourite places to visit. They do incredible work. Lovely enclosures with very happy animals. Staff are very friendly and informative. They also own Port Lympne which has some amazing places to stay.